CVE-2012-1527 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can gain privileges via a crafted briefcase file exploiting an integer underflow in Windows Shell.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-1527?
CVE-2012-1527 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, published on 14 Nov 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer underflow in Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted briefcase, aka "Windows Briefcase Integer Underflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1527?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Vista and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1527?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1527 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-1527 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1527 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-638j-r9q3-7vww.